Discover Your Direction
At the University of Montana, your future isn’t limited to your major, and neither are your career possibilities. Our Career Pathways are designed to help you explore the wide range of industries, roles, and opportunities that align with your interests, values, skills, and/or field of study.
- EXPLORE FREELY. You’re not locked into one path; many careers overlap across pathways. You might be an artist in tech, an entrepreneur in education, or a finance professional working in healthcare.
- THINK BEYOND YOUR MAJOR. Your degree is one piece of the puzzle…your passion, experiences, and skills shape your direction.
- STAY CONNECTED. Follow any pathway for updates on events, job and internship openings, and blog content.
- NOT SURE WHICH PATHWAY(S) TO EXPLORE? Check out Discover Careers & Majors That Fit Me.
Explore Pathways
College/university level teaching, research, academic advising, student affairs, instructional design, and higher ed leadership.
Visual art, design, film, journalism, performing arts, creative writing, entertainment, digital content, and music.
Management, marketing, communications, finance, accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and consulting.
Data analysis, software development, cybersecurity, UX/UI, IT support, and systems architecture.
K-12 and early childhood teaching, school counseling, curriculum development, educational leadership, and classroom support.
Environment, Conservation, & Forestry
Ecology, environmental policy, wildlife biology, forestry, sustainability, and natural resource management.
Legal services, public policy, law enforcement, international relations, and nonprofit administration.
Medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, health administration; social work; mental, behavioral, allied, and public health.
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
Event planning, travel services, food and beverage, lodging, sports, and outdoor recreation.
Construction, carpentry, manufacturing, welding, and transportation.
Physical, life, and earth sciences; biology, chemistry, physics, geology, neuroscience, and lab research.
Explore Career Pathways by Major
While your major does not define your career options, it can be helpful to see what career paths
are commonly pursued by others in your major or a major you’re considering.
